She had turned when the stone blocked her path, then gave a small chuckle as it receded and the Lady caught up with her.
Very well, ma'am. Do try not to break a nail. Her teasing got quiet as she softened her walking noise a bit, no small feat for a person wearing plate armor. One of the soldiers that followed them passed up a torch, which she lit and carried cautiously into the damp and cramped space, the orange light reflecting dimly off the stone walls.
No sign of anything so far....I hope that guy wasn't just too far gone to remember correctly.
Oh what I would give to have mastered the ways of fire magic, Serenity thought as she felt there wasn't enough light in the tunnel.
As Margrett quieted her steps, so to did Serenity try to be careful with hers, pressing lightly on her heels and slowly the rest of the foot with every step.